Patents Assigned to Schul International Co., LLC
  • Patent number: 11821200
    Abstract: An interface transition for use in compression in connection with panels where air and/or water penetration is undesirable having a first body, a second body, an adhesive layer positioned intermediate the first body and the second body, and an impregnation into at least the first body, wherein the combination of the bodies, adhesive layer and impregnation reduces the air leakage rate therethrough and moisture infiltration therein after the interface transition is compressed to a width 75% of its uncompressed width. The interface transition may include an extension member for splicing and construction of a four-way intersection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Schul International Co., LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas A Fiorilla, Michael M. Sebold, Brian J. Iske, Chad Heikkila, Donald Wallis, Stephen M. Pierson, Adam Milter, Phillip David Effler, Cory Bendokas
  • Publication number: 20230272614
    Abstract: An interface transition for use in compression in connection with panels where air and/or water penetration is undesirable having a first body, a second body, an adhesive layer positioned intermediate the first body and the second body, and an impregnation into at least the first body, wherein the combination of the bodies, adhesive layer and impregnation reduces the air leakage rate therethrough and moisture infiltration therein after the interface transition is compressed to a width 75% of its uncompressed width. The interface transition may include an extension member for splicing and construction of a four-way intersection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: Schul International Co., LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Fiorilla, Michael M. Sebold, Brian J. Iske, Chad Heikkila, Donald Wallis, Stephen M. Pierson, Adam Milter, Phillip David Effler, Cory Bendokas
  • Patent number: 11499273
    Abstract: A system which creates a durable seal between adjacent horizontal panels, including those that may be curved or subject to temperature expansion and contraction or mechanical shear. The durable seal system incorporates a plurality of ribs, a flexible member between the cover plate and the ribs and may incorporate a load transfer plate to provide support to the rib from below, and/or cores of differing compressibilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: SCHUL INTERNATIONAL CO., LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Robinson
  • Patent number: 11499640
    Abstract: An expansion joint seal has a core of resiliently-compressible material, a sensor, and a sensor-signal receiving device to identify internal and/or environmental conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Schul International Co., LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Fiorilla, Michael M. Sebold, Donny Wallis, Stephen M. Pierson
  • Patent number: 11473296
    Abstract: An expansion joint seal system with a water-activated impregnation solute, and a body of an open-celled and resiliently-compressible foam, where the volume of the water-activated impregnation solute may be combined on-site and on-demand with water and manually impregnated into the body of the foam for insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Schul International Co., LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Fiorilla, Michael M. Sebold
  • Patent number: 11459746
    Abstract: A foam-based expansion joint seal for use in angular expansion joint segments includes a unitary elongated body having a living hinge, a hinge enclosure for containment of increased adhesive and to reduce stress concentrations, and adhesively-joined surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Schul International Co., LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Fiorilla, Michael M. Sebold
  • Patent number: 11352526
    Abstract: A laterally-coiled adhesively-retained low force backer for installation prior to application of a liquid sealant with sufficient surface adhesion to remain in place for such application and curing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Schul International Co., LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Fiorilla, Michael M. Sebold
  • Publication number: 20220145136
    Abstract: A laterally-coiled adhesively-retained low force backer for installation prior to application of a liquid sealant with sufficient surface adhesion to remain in place for such application and curing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: Schul International Co., LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Fiorilla, Michael M. Sebold
  • Patent number: 11326311
    Abstract: A system which creates a durable seal between adjacent horizontal panels, including those that may be curved or subject to temperature expansion and contraction or mechanical shear. The durable seal system incorporates a plurality of ribs, a flexible member between the cover plate and the ribs and may incorporate a load transfer plate to provide support to the rib from below, and/or cores of differing compressibilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: SCHUL INTERNATIONAL CO., LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20220127842
    Abstract: An expansion joint seal system with a water-activated impregnation solute, and a body of an open-celled and resiliently-compressible foam, where the volume of the water-activated impregnation solute may be combined on-site and on-demand with water and manually impregnated into the body of the foam for insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Schul International Co., LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Fiorilla, Michael M. Sebold
  • Patent number: 11313118
    Abstract: An expansion joint system for supporting and distributing transfer loads and for splicing adjacent systems together. The system includes an elongated core and at least three longitudinal load-transfer members with hollow cylindrical profiles within the elongated core and terminating at each face of the elongated core. The system may include splicing members sized to transition fit into each of the longitudinal load-transfer members to provide an interlocking body to join adjacent expansion joint systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: SCHUL INTERNATIONAL CO., LLC
    Inventors: Steven R. Robinson, Nicholas A. Fiorilla, Michael M. Sebold
  • Patent number: 11210408
    Abstract: An expansion joint design for supporting transfer loads. The system includes an elongated core and at least one longitudinal load-transfer member which are bonded together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: SCHUL INTERNATIONAL CO., LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20210397719
    Abstract: An expansion joint design for supporting transfer loads. The system includes an elongated core and at least one longitudinal load-transfer member which are bonded together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Schul International Co., LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20210381174
    Abstract: A system which creates a durable seal between adjacent horizontal panels, including those that may be curved or subject to temperature expansion and contraction or mechanical shear. The durable seal system incorporates a plurality of ribs, a flexible member between the cover plate and the ribs and may incorporate a load transfer plate to provide support to the rib from below, and/or cores of differing compressibilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: SCHUL INTERNATIONAL CO., LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Robinson
  • Patent number: 11035116
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems for providing a durable water-resistant and fire-resistant foam-based seal in the joint between adjacent panels. A fire-resistant and water-resistant expansion joint seal is provided which includes one or more foam members and a plurality of intumescent members interspersed within the foam member or members to provide a spring recovery force and fire resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Schul International Co., LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Robinson
  • Patent number: 11028577
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems for providing a durable water-resistant and fire-resistant foam-based seal in the joint between adjacent panels. A fire-resistant and water-resistant expansion joint seal is provided which includes one or more foam members and a plurality of intumescent members interspersed within the foam member or members to provide a spring recovery force and fire resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Schul International Co., LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Robinson
  • Patent number: 11015336
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems for providing a durable water-resistant and fire-resistant foam-based seal in the joint between adjacent panels. A fire-resistant and water-resistant expansion joint seal is provided which includes one or more foam members and a plurality of intumescent members interspersed within the foam member or members to provide a spring recovery force and fire resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Schul International Co., LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Robinson
  • Patent number: 10982428
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems for providing a durable water-resistant and fire-resistant foam-based seal in the joint between adjacent panels. A fire-resistant and water-resistant expansion joint seal is provided which includes one or more foam members and a plurality of intumescent members within the foam member or between members to provide a spring recovery force and fire resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Schul International Co., LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Robinson
  • Patent number: 10982429
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems for providing a durable water-resistant and fire-resistant foam-based seal in the joint between adjacent panels. A fire-resistant and water-resistant expansion joint seal is provided which includes one or more foam members and a plurality of intumescent members within the foam member or members to provide a spring recovery force and fire resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Schul International Co., LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Robinson
  • Patent number: 10941563
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems for providing a durable water-resistant and fire-resistant foam-based seal in the joint between adjacent panels. A fire-resistant and water-resistant expansion joint seal is provided which includes one or more foam members and a plurality of intumescent members within the foam member or members to provide a spring recovery force and fire resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Schul International Co., LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Robinson